Volcanic Eruption Observed in Japan

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WSJ Staff

May 29, 2015 1:31 pm JST

Japan Meteorological Agency

The volcanic eruption Friday on Kuchinoerabu island in southwestern Japan was only the 13th to be recorded on the island since 1841, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, but the last took place in August last year. Locals had been advised to remain on alert and to stay away from the crater since then.